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Charges dropped against Calgary man accused of sexual abuse at dayhome

FILE: The exterior of the Calgary Courts Centre in downtown Calgary. Global News

A man accused of sexually abusing a young girl at a northwest Calgary dayhome has seen his charges dropped.

The two-day trial for Jason David Mitchell was set to begin Monday, but the Crown confirms a stay of proceedings has been directed on all charges.

In May 2016, police announced Mitchell was arrested on counts of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.

Investigators said the girl claimed she had been kissed and was asked to inappropriately touch a man while at the Little Footprints Dayhome.

They said Mitchell, 48, and the dayhome operator lived together, adding he worked there, as well.

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WATCH BELOW: Staff Sgt. Melanie Oncescu speaks to media in May 2016 regarding an arrest of a man charged in a dayhome sexual assault.

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RAW: Calgary police charge man in dayhome sex assault

A stay means the prosecution could revive the charges within the next 12 months.

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